Just 20 minutes away, the allure of Boulder’s fantastic attractions and activities is hard to resist. Boulder’s quaint cityscape is nestled into the majestic foothills of the Rocky Mountains and surrounded by acres of vast open space.
This creative community’s laid-back lifestyle fosters unabandoned adventure and fun. From world-famous pine-scented trails to fantastic restaurants and craft breweries, there’s always something to do in Boulder.
Things to Do in Boulder
- Historic Pearl Street: This brick-paved pedestrian mall serves as the vibrant heart of the city with fantastic shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment along historic storefronts.
- Walk, Hike, Bike Trails: From relaxing strolls to challenging treks, Boulder offers some of the most beautiful trails in the country. There are excursions for every season, wheelchair-accessible paths, dog-friendly trails and destinations sure to satisfy every outdoor enthusiast.
- Explore Chautauqua: Founded as an adult education center in 1898, this historic landmark serves as a centerpiece for a beloved Boulder neighborhood offering excellent hiking, dining and entertainment.
- Public Parks: With outdoor activity the center of Boulder living, it’s no surprise the city offers 60 public parks, each with its own amenities and distinctive natural beauty.
- Unforgettable Festivals: Celebrating wine, food, film and music, Boulder offers a year-round calendar of exciting festivals and events.
- Renowned Restaurants: Bon Appetit magazine named Boulder “America’s Foodiest Town” in 2010, and today, that reputation continues with a No. 1-rated farmers’ market and an array of restaurants encompassing every inspiration, including farm-to-table, seafood, Asian, Mexican and Mediterranean.
- Performing Arts: The Dairy Arts Center is the heart of Boulder’s art scene. The Art-Deco Boulder Theater and The Hill’s Fox Theater offer a variety of great live entertainment. The city also offers performances by the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, an active dinner theater, and wonderful Colorado University performing arts programming.
- Beautiful Breweries: With nearly two dozen breweries and brewpubs within the city, beer lovers will have plenty to cheers to in Boulder.
- Tea Lover Attractions: Enjoy a free tour of Celestial Seasonings, the largest tea manufacturer in North America, and follow it up with a visit to the Dushanbe Teahouse — a Persian work of art right next to Boulder Creek.